CVE-2018-17783: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 30 2018(Updated: )
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Edit Filter page (manage_filter_edit page.php) in MantisBT 2.1.0 through 2.17.1 allows remote attackers (if access rights permit it) to inject arbitrary code (if CSP settings permit it) through a crafted project name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mantisbt Mantisbt | >=2.1.0<=2.17.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17783?
CVE-2018-17783 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MantisBT.
How does the vulnerability CVE-2018-17783 affect MantisBT?
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code through a crafted project name.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17783?
The severity of the vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-17783?
The CWE ID for CVE-2018-17783 is CWE-79.
How can I fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in MantisBT (CVE-2018-17783)?
To fix the vulnerability, update MantisBT to version 2.17.1 or above.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/mantisbt
- canonical/mantisbt mantisbt
- version/mantisbt mantisbt/2.1.0
- version/mantisbt mantisbt/2.17.1